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Definition nice in British English

nice adjective

adjective
/naɪs/
Example

Your hair looks nice.

Example

London is a much nicer place to live nowadays.

Example

a nice cup of tea

Example

There's a nice view from the upstairs window.

Synonyms and related words
pleasant enjoyable relaxing
Example

She's a nice girl.

Example

It was nice of you to come.

Example

He's always been nice to me.

Synonyms and related words
friendly nice warm gentle nice sensitive
2.1

used for saying that someone or something is not friendly, kind, or pleasant

Example

'Mark hasn't invited you.' 'Well, that's very nice, isn't it?'

Synonyms and related words
unfriendly cold hostile
3

used with another adjective to emphasize that you like a particular quality that someone or something has

Example

nice warm socks

Example

a nice big smile

Example

It's nice and quiet in here.

Example

I like my coffee nice and strong.

Synonyms and related words
pleasant enjoyable relaxing
4

with very small differences in detail

Example

These are nice distinctions that are extremely technical.

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complicated difficult complex
5

done with a lot of skill

Example

a nice little turn from the United striker

Synonyms and related words
skilful masterly accomplished
6

to try to be friendly and polite to somebody, especially when you are not being sincere

Example

You'll just have to make nice with each other and get down to business.

Definition nice in British English